From the Alleged Journal Entry of a North Korean Soldier Fighting in Russia January 2, 2025January 11, 2025 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment Inspired by an online news article, this poem reflects the content of an alleged journal written by a North Korean soldier fighting in Russia.
Single Ticket Wins $1.269B Mega Millions Jackpot, Ninth-Richest in U.S. History December 30, 2024December 30, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment A short piece reflecting on life after winning the lottery, inspired by the poem "Fantasy" by Tennessee Reed.
Love Letter to My Analog Journal (a Youtube Channel) December 29, 2024December 30, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment A free verse love letter to a YouTube channel, inspired by “My Yoga Teacher Kassandra” by Andrei Codrescu.
Qua American December 27, 2024December 27, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment A poem about recent news that has become all too familiar.
The Pros and Cons of Twenty Twenty-Four: A Reflective Timeline December 9, 2024December 10, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment A writing submission for my writers' group: a personal reflection on 2024.
Egypt – My 50th Country December 2, 2024December 3, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment Blog post and pictures from the 50th country that I visited, Egypt.
Morning Meditation Steeped in the Stillness of Quarantine November 30, 2024December 3, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment Revised version of an early blog post reflecting on the quarantine experience.
On Your Impending 30th High School Reunion November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment A playful critique of how schooling deeply influences and intertwines with every aspect of our identity—possibly reaching as far as our cellular makeup!
Office Hour Reverie Inspired by a Recent Trip to Cairo, Egypt November 26, 2024November 26, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment A flash fiction piece inspired by a recent journey to Cairo, Egypt, written as part of a writers' club assignment.
You, Me, and the Universe ~ Dancing in Circles November 26, 2024December 27, 2024 Conan KmiecikLeave a comment A poem about another birthday and the cycles of and in life.